Haverhill, MA — The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce announced today its board of directors has selected Irene Haley as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Haley will assume the role of Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO on January 11, 2021.

“I am thrilled to be joining this amazing team and vibrant, diverse community.  I bring more than 20 years of leadership experience and a passion to serve others to this role and to this critical moment.  I look forward to partnering with other local leaders to serve our members and our community,” said Haley.

An initial prospect pool of more than 150 applicants was narrowed to a final group who interviewed with the board’s search committee during December.  “After an extensive search for a new President & CEO of the Greater Haverhill Chamber, we are pleased to have selected Irene Haley,” said Matthew Juros, Chair of the Greater Haverhill Chamber Board of Directors. “The board is energized and excited by the opportunity to work with Irene to build on the foundation that Dougan created during the past 2 ½ years,” Juros said.

Haley brings over 20 years of experience in corporate management at both Exxon Mobil and Starbucks. She has a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from UMass Lowell.